BREAKING: Kawhi Leonard's Status In Timberwolves-Clippers Game
UPDATE: ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reported more details.
Via Youngmisuk: "Kawhi Leonard is suffering from back spasms. He has been uncomfortable sitting so he left the arena."
UPDATE: Kawhi Leonard left the arena and will not return (h/t Bleacher Report and TNT Sports).
On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves (at home) in California.
During the first half, Kawhi Leonard went to the locker room, and his status for the remainder of the night is unclear.
The two-time NBA Champion has six points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 2/4 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range in 12 minutes of playing time.
Via Justin Russo: "Kawhi Leonard usually checks in around the 6-minute mark of the second quarter. However, no Leonard as of yet. Leonard is currently back in the locker room."
Leonard came into the evening with averages of 24.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 42.6% from the three-point range in 57 games.
He returned to the starting lineup after missing the team's last game.
The Clippers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-22 record in 63 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games and most recently lost to the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 124-117.
Following the Timberwolves, the Clippers will travel to Illinois to face off against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday evening at the United Center.
